What to Watch in the Cinema this Week

The global hit returns for an epic finale that redefines friendship in Oz.

The worldwide cinematic phenomenon of 2024 —the most successful Broadway adaptation in history— reaches its electrifying conclusion. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile while trying to reveal the truth about the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). Glinda (Ariana Grande), now a symbol of kindness and fame, resides in the Emerald City, far from her former friend. As tensions rise, both protagonists face a destiny that will test their bond and the future of all Oz.

Fun fact: The film brings together an award-winning cast and is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated finales of the year for musical fans.

Diego Peretti surprises in his directorial debut.

Diego Peretti’s first film as a director, co-directed with Javier Beltramino, tells the story of Juan Debré (Peretti), an actor famous for playing a TV hero who, after receiving a terminal diagnosis, escapes to Brussels. There, in the land of the comic-book character who shaped his childhood, he meets three young people who drag him into a real conflict that could cost him his life. What begins as a desperate escape becomes a journey about identity, courage, and the possibility of becoming —for the first time— the hero he always pretended to be.

Fun fact: The film was financed entirely by 10,190 producer-members through the Orsai Community, becoming an unprecedented production model in the region.

A lost tape reopens a paranormal case.

Twelve years after the disappearance of her sister —leader of a group of paranormal investigators— Mia Brennan discovers a mysterious tape suggesting that the demon from her childhood may be real. Determined to get answers, she embarks on a harrowing search that pulls her toward macabre revelations hidden in the shadows.

Fun fact: The film is directed by YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Chris Stuckmann and stars Camille Sullivan and Sara Burn.

The anime’s most anticipated battle hits the big screen.

On Halloween night, a mysterious veil suddenly falls over the Shibuya area, trapping thousands of civilians. The most powerful sorcerer, Satoru Gojo, enters the zone to confront a conspiracy of curse users and spirits aiming to seal him away.

Fun fact: The film includes an exclusive preview of the beginning of Season 3 and will let audiences watch the long-awaited battle between Yuji and Yuta on the big screen.

The historic Luna Park concert returns in a restored documentary.

This documentary brings back the legendary farewell concert of Sui Generis, recorded on September 5, 1975 at Luna Park during two performances that marked the dissolution of the band, where over 30,000 people witnessed one of the most iconic nights in Argentine rock.

Fun fact: Directed by Bebe Kamin, a key figure of Argentina’s underground cinema in the 1970s, known for films such as El Búho (1975), Los chicos de la guerra (1984), Vivir mata (1991), and Contraluz (2001).

The cult classic returns restored to celebrate half a century of rebellion.

A classic that comes back to theaters in a restored and remastered version to celebrate its 50 years. Inspired by Richard O’Brien’s stage musical and directed by Jim Sharman, the film redefined the midnight-movie experience with its participatory screenings, extravagant costumes, unforgettable characters, and iconic soundtrack.

Fun fact: It is the longest-running theatrical release of all time, with weekly screenings around the world and a phenomenon that remains alive five decades later.